Reducing Addiction

Question 1

what is cognitive behavioural therapy

Answer 1

aims to change faulty ways of thinking that lead people to use drugs

Question 2

two elements of CBT

Answer 2

functional analysis
skills therapy

Question 4

what is functional analysis

Answer 4

examines relationship between thoughts emotions and behaviours . Identifies triggers patterns and conseqences. t

Question 5

what type of relationship should the addicted person and therapist have in CBT

Answer 5

warm collaborative and responsive but not cosy

Question 6

what is skills training

Answer 6

To teach individuals practical coping strategies for managing emotions, behaviours and social interactions

Question 7

types of skills training

Answer 7

cognitive restructuring
specific skills
social skills

Question 8

what is cognitive restructuring

Answer 8

technique that helps individuals identify, challenge, and change negative thought patterns to develop more balanced thinking

For example training addresses gamblers fault beliefs about randomness probability control and loss and challenge these beliefs and replace it with rational thoughts

Question 9

what is specific skills that can be used to reduce addiction

Answer 9

assertive training
anger management training

Question 10

what is assertive training

Answer 10

help client confront interpersonal conflicts in a controlled and rational way

alcoholic refusing alc politely but firmly

Question 11

how anger management training is used

Answer 11

can help clients to cope with the situations that make them angry enough to resort to taking such substances

Question 12

what is social skills

Answer 12

training to helps individuals improve their ability to interact in social situations by practicing such scenarios